1984 Yamaha XS 400 L Maxim "stalls gear once warmed" Questions

...gear the bike stalls before you can even try to engage the clutch. The gas is old but the bike runs fine after a short warm up just sitting it can be revved up. The bike is the Maxim 400 Canadian ...

...gear if the motor stalls at this point it is almost certain you have a faulty stand switch. Good Luck Geoff You should be able to adjust the choke to where it will stay in without holding it by ...

...gear for the first time it stalls as if i had not used the clutch but once i have been riding for a very short while it changes gear fine as if there is no problem with it all i dont slip the clutch ...

...stalls frequently when or while the engine is cold or just started, and even when it is already warm or hot and running, especially when I ride slow between 20 to 40 KPH, that I have to pump gas and ...

...gear, increase revs a bit and let out clutch slowly until you feel the bike begin move forward. Increase revs a bit more and as you do so let the clutch lever slide out from under your fingers. ...

Once you feel you have the clutch adjusted, give it a road test to see if the engine will not rev higher without a corresponding increase in motorcycle speed. The owners manual will give you a precise

gear box? Anywhere else? Does it shift smoothly up and down the full range? Neutral light come on properly? Sprockets still have rounded tips not pointed? Well lubricated chain? Good tires? How old is

gear selector can be overridden, if so equipped. Serious damage to the shifting mechanism and/or steering column will result in forcing these theft deterrant mechanisms in an attempt to override them.